NEW YORK, March 26 (TNSres) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: Louisiana tops the list with the highest credit card debt burden, while Massachusetts has the lowest. Bankrate's new study analyzed credit card debt and household incomes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine how long it would take to pay off credit card debt in each state, and at what interest expense, following a series of assumptions. For the full report, p  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release: Project Cypress, a partnership led by Battelle with leading clean technology developers Climeworks and Heirloom, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) to establish one of the nation's first Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs in Louisiana following negotiations that began last August. Funding for Proj  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 27 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: Thanks to a $550,000 National Science Foundation Partnership for Innovation grant--the largest NSF PFI grant ever awarded to LSU--LSU Chemical Engineering (ChE) Professor Kerry Dooley, LSU ChE Department Chair and Professor Mike Benton, and LSU Department of Biological Sciences (Biol. Sci.) Professor Roger Laine will continue their work on a project that could bring affordable and effective insect   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The District of Columbia Department of Health issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: DC Health advises all children to be fully vaccinated with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine as the best protection against the wave of US measles outbreaks across 15 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington. This year, to date, there have be  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, March 29 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded more than $10 million in investments toward 23 projects across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee through the Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP). Funding for this program was made possible, in part, by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden -- a key part of his Investing in Ame  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, March 26 -- Entergy issued the following news release: To power the state's economic progress from Metairie to Monroe, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and beyond, Entergy Louisiana will begin executing a strategic blueprint for building new electric infrastructure that meets the burgeoning needs of businesses and industry to power job growth throughout the state. Louisiana has a generational opportunity that is set to create new jobs, new investment and additional revenues for   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 28 -- Entergy issued the following news release: In partnership with the Audubon Nature Institute, Entergy New Orleans is proud to present Party for the Planet, a series of conservation-focused gatherings taking place this spring. The events celebrate nature and connect people with ways they can make positive impacts on the natural world. Party for the Planet presented by Entergy launches with Spring into Action at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center on March 30,   more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, March 28 -- The Nicholls Foundation issued the following news release: The Nicholls Foundation received a grant for two new side-by-side all-terrain vehicles, valued at $22,498, for Nicholls State University's Department of University Police from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation(R). At the event, Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department announced their grant to receive a new rescue boat, and Bayou Cane Fire Department announced their grant to receive a side-by-side   more

CONWAY, Arkansas, March 30 (TNSres) -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: Three Hendrix College students recently presented their research at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The theme of this spring's gathering, held March 17-20 in New Orleans, Louisiana, was "Many Flavors of Chemistry." Kennedi Burns '24, a health sciences major from Mansfield, Texas, and Isabel Ritter '24, a chemistry major from Hot Springs, Arkansas, presented "The Synthesis of   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 29 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following statement on March 28, 2024: * * * Today, Judge Darrel James Papillion, with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, gave a ruling on our lawsuit challenging FEMA's skyrocketing rates for the National Flood Insurance Program. The judge ruled that all but one of our claims can move forward. In doing so, he recognized the irreparable harm that these rates are causing p  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 22 -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release: Baton Rouge Community College's Film and New Media Production Program is the latest recipient of a grant from the state's Entertainment Development Fund. The community college will receive $750,000 over three years to support its collaboration with Celtic Media Centre and the International Alliance for Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE) to create a comprehensive, immersive and career-orient  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 28 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXis to Louisiana State Police. "Bell is honored the Louisiana State Police have chosen the Bell 407GXi to expand their public safety mission capabilities," said Lane Evans, managing director, North America. "With its upgraded avionics and customizable cabin space, the Bell 407GXi   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 27 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: The Rucks Department of Management at the E. J. Ourso College of Business acknowledges outstanding students as Rucks Fellows. These students are chosen by the faculty and represent the highest level of academic achievement among senior management majors in any of the department's concentrations. To be eligible, the student must be among the top graduating seniors in the management curricul  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, March 29 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Some of the most fragrant and scenic spots on campus, the Louisiana Tech greenhouses are featured in the most recent Journal of the Louisiana State Horticulture Society. From begonias to basil, from moon vine to mustard, from lantana to lettuce, the University's greenhouses bloom with both color and instruction. Tech's eight main glass-covered greenhouses are an integral part of the academic programs in the Sch  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 28 -- Loyola University issued the following news release: Loyola University New Orleans today announced the appointment of Anthony E. Jones, M.Ed., as Vice President of Enrollment Management. With nearly three decades of experience in higher education leadership, Jones brings an innovative approach to enrollment and a deep commitment to increasing access for underrepresented and marginalized students. He is set to begin his role on May 13. In his most recent posi  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 22 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: Each year, LSU's Office of Research & Economic Development honors the exceptional research and scholarship of two LSU faculty as Distinguished Research Masters. Mette Gaarde, the Les and Dot Broussard Alumni Professor in the LSU Department of Physics & Astronomy, is being recognized for her scholarship in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Paul J. Frick, the Roy Crumpler Me  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 28 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: Two LSU engineering professors and one LSU law professor are available to give insight on the tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore. * Ayman Okeil, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, LSU College of Engineering - Areas of Expertise: Bridge engineering; structural reliability; nondestructive testing and evaluation of structures; structural rehabilitation and strengthening; n  more

CLINTON, Mississippi, March 27 -- Mississippi College issued the following news: For a group of Mississippi College mathematics students, the journey from competition to victory was as optimal as a straight line in geometry. Eight MC students showcased their talents at the recent Louisiana/Mississippi Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America in New Orleans. Accompanied by professors from the Department of Mathematics at MC, they earned accolades at the annual meeting and made  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 28 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette now offers its bachelor's degree in criminal justice online as well as on campus. "Many criminal justice students begin working full time before graduation or are active duty service members," said Dr. David Khey, professor and department head for the Department of Criminal Justice. "Providing another pathway to completing their degree ensures the  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, March 29 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: North America is gearing up for a rare event as a total solar eclipse graces the skies. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is proud to announce its collaboration with the De Queen school district and American Electric Power (AEP) meteorologists to bring educational resources and activities to the local community. Working closely with Arkansas Teacher   more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, March 28 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has selected Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) as the 2024 ENERGY STAR Excellence in ENERGY STAR Marketing winner. From January 1 through October 2023, SWEPCO's Energy Efficiency & Consumer Programs Team captured more than 16.3 GWh of annual energy savings, preventing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 28 -- The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center issued the following news: Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Russell W. Allen as President of the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority ("Authority"), the governing board of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC). The Authority consists of thirteen commissioners, 10 appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor, and three are appointed by the Mayor of New Orlea  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 28 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: International business publication CEO Magazine rates the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's MBA program among the world's best as part of its 2024 Global MBA Rankings and Online MBA Rankings. The digital publication, which has several offices across the world, compiles its list to help students who are considering pursuing MBAs make enrollment decisions. It included programs from 24  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 26 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news on March 25, 2024: The Louisiana Association of Broadcasters inducted longtime KRVS 88.7 FM program host Lee Kleinpeter into its Hall of Fame on Friday, March 22. The organization honored Kleinpeter during its 2024 Prestige Awards ceremony, a little over a year after he passed away at age 73. "Thanks to the LAB for recognizing someone we miss every day," said Cheryl Devall, KRVS general   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 28 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: The University of New Orleans and Bernhard today announced the completion of a state-of-the-art solar array on the University's campus, which will offset 17% of UNO's annual electric consumption. This initiative marks a significant step forward in UNO's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. Completed in just 10 months, the project comprises 3,300 pane  more